A lack of infrastructure in the Dapto area and claims of corrupt council processes are two of the issues motivating this Saturday’s Don’t Dump Dapto rally, organised by local community groups.

A number of Illawarra developments and recent ICAC recommendations will be the subject of a public forum next week, facilitated by the Illawarra and Community Environment Connection (ICEC).

Today’s parents need to be careful about creating a “bubble wrap” generation that is anxiously and closely monitored, according to Dr Karen Malone, professor of social sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong and external consultant to UNICEF’s Child-Friendly Cities (CFC) initiative.

Shellharbour City Council general manager Brian Weir has confirmed the council is considering selling some of its assets to fund the proposed new civil and cultural centre.

A WARNING by NSW Health recommending residents avoid contact with the waters of Lake Illawarra until the cause of a suspected algal bloom between Boonerah Point and Skiway Park in Lake Illawarra is determined has been abated.

While many women are willing to discuss relationship breakdowns with friends or support groups, men in a similar situation often have nowhere to turn to for support and are reluctant to seek professional help.